The organisers of the Bring Your Limericks to Limerick Competition have made the difficult decision to cancel this years competition final due to take place Sat 22nd Aug 2020 in Dolans Music Venue. Considering the unpredictability of travel as well as the safety and comfort of our participants and audience we feel that this is...
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The Limerick Writers’ Centre Announce the Winner of the Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2020.
The winners, and commended poems, of the Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2020 were announced tonight by judge John Liddy. The winning poems will be posted on the Limerick Writers’ Centre website, with the judge’s comments. Judge for this year’s competition, poet John Liddy, said he “felt the stirrings of pure and honest voices behind...
A Night to Remember: A Titanic Irish Poetry Showcase Tuesday, 14 April,
SAVE THE DATE and INVITE YOUR FRIENDS to: A Night to Remember: A Titanic Irish Poetry Showcase Tuesday, 14 April, 11am-2pm PACIFIC/7pm-10pm Ireland We already have five confirmed poets from Ireland thanks to the work of Dominic Taylor, the executive director of the Centre. As you’ll see below, Dominic had organized a robust, enriching month of...
LWC – Writers’ Exchange 7th March to 30th May 2020
Limerick Writer’s Centre Writers Exchange Fully facilitated forum for writers run by well known Limerick writer and lecturer Eleanor McSherry. Facilitated sessions to help with ideas, re-kick start your writing Expert support and critical feedback for your work Guest writers from time to time will host the session And peer support €10 per session, pay...
New Poetry Collection from Michael Farry
Launch of “Troubles” (Revival Press) a new poetry collection by Boyne Writers member Michael Farry. Launch by Anne Tannam. Trim Poetry Festival Sat 14th March 8pm to 9.30pm. Castle Arch Hotel, Trim, Co. Meath. Michael Farry, a retired primary teacher, is a Sligo native living in County Meath. He is a founding member of Boyne...
March 2020 ‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering
The Limerick Writers’ Centre Presents The March 2020 ‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering Thurs 5th March at The People’s Museum of Limerick, Pery Sq. Start 8pm This month we are delighted to welcome poets Paddy Moran and marian O’Rourke PLUS the Open-Mic! Patrick Moran was born in Templetuohy, County Tipperary, where he still lives. He...
Feb 2020 ‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering
The Limerick Writers’ Centre Presents The Feb 2020 ‘On the Nail’ Literary Gathering Thurs 6th Feb at The People’s Museum of Limerick, Pery Sq. Start 8pm This month we are delighted to welcome poets Richard W. Halperin and Frances Browner PLUS the Open-Mic! Richard W. Halperin has Irish/U.S. dual nationality. His poetry has been widely...
FUNDRAISER: April is Poetry Month in Limerick 2020
The Limerick Writers’ Centre has run April is Poetry Month in Limerick since 2014. Our aim is to create poetry events during April involving public participation, celebrating poetry’s vital place in our culture. We host a number of poetry events ourselves but this is also a cooperative festival of poetry taking in all the poetry...
The Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2020
The Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition 2020 in association with April is Poetry Month in Limerick 2020 CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS MIDNIGHT FRIDAY 17th MARCH 2020 The Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition was inaugurated in 2012 by the late Barney Sheehan – poetry impresario of the White House Poetry Revival – in honour of...
Poetry Trail for April 2020
Yes, it’s coming to that time of year again and we’re busy preparing for April is Poetry Month in Limerick 2020, which is organised by the Limerick Writers’ Centre and Quay Books, here in Limerick. We are big lovers of poetry in Limerick so as part of April is Poetry Month we would like to...